Kitchen Utility Worker

Avesta Housing; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Avesta Housing is seeking a Kitchen Utility Worker to perform food service duties that support the Dining Services Department for residents at 75 State Street in Portland, Maine.

This part-time, non-exempt role requires flexible evenings and weekends, the ability to work independently or with a team, and adherence to immunization and safety requirements. The starting pay is $17.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to meet facility and state immunization requirements.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team under supervision.
• Able to remain calm under pressure and during busy times.
• Flexible schedule with evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform food service duties that support the Dining Services Department.
• Serve residents at 75 State Street as part of the kitchen/dining team.
• Maintain kitchen and dining area cleanliness and sanitation.
• Follow safety protocols and assist the supervisor as needed.

Skills

Judgment

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Food handling

Job description

Description

Avesta Housing is seeking a hard working and dedicated Kitchen Utility Worker to perform food service duties that support the Dining Services Department, serving residents at 75 State Street.

About 75 State Street

Located in the historic West End neighborhood of Portland, Maine, 75 State Street is a nonprofit senior community offering a continuum of care that includes Independent Living and Assisted Living. Our mission is to promote the independence, dignity, and individuality of older people of all financial abilities by offering supportive programs and services in an urban, residential setting. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of assisted living services in a nurturing home designed to enhance the quality of life, respect personal dignity, and to provide "peace of mind" to each resident as well as to their respective family.

What it's Like to Work Here

Our team members have positive attitudes, are creative problem solvers, and share a dedication to providing our residents with sincere and thoughtful care. Our shared commitment to improving the lives of others, strengthening our community, and ensuring compliance with state and federal standard of care requirements gives us purpose and inspires our best work. Our workplace culture and continuous opportunities for growth have resulted in Avesta's 75 State Street location being a popular place to work.

Our employees selected 75 State Street and Avesta Housing as a 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine because of our opportunities for career advancement, friendly workplace culture, impressive benefits and compensation, responsive managers, and company values!

What We're Looking For

The person who is ready for this opportunity should meet the following requirements:

• Excellent judgment
• Good communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of working in a kitchen or dining atmosphere and handling food.

Requirements

• Ability to meet facility and state immunization requirements
• Must be able to work independently as well as a part of a team, under the direction of the Food Services Supervisor
• Able to remain calm under pressure and busy times or stressful situations
• Flexible schedule and willingness to work evenings and weekends

This is a part-time, non exempt/hourly position working 12 hours per week. This position has a starting pay of $17.00 per hour.

Avesta Housing Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to being an inclusive community that values diversity in people, backgrounds, and ideas, and ensures fair treatment, access, and advancement for each person.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including differences in race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, socioeconomic background, veteran status, and family structure. We also recognize and value diversity in thought, communication styles, education, and career paths.

We believe our work is strengthened by a team that reflects the communities we serve. If you are passionate about our mission, we encourage you to apply.